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Quite normal but you should now start to improve. Doesn't hurt to talk with oncologist or GP if no improvement at all in 2 weeks. Possibly you are anaemic or thyroid is out. Simple blood test can check that out. It was about 7 weeks before I was on the improve but I tired quickly. I went back to work for 4 hours a day then home and slept for an hour. For me it took 6 months to recover. I kept trying though and used to do regular short walks to improve my exercise tolerance also.

@Trikki2Fatigue! It's difficult when you are in it! You have to roll with it but everyday life demands sometimes that you need to push on and hence it gets harder! Eventually with the passing of time it settles although even now and then it rears its head when I have the least amount of time or patience for it!

Here's a link that has a very good explanation of it and coping mechanisms

Hi Trikki2, I had terrible fatigue during first week of radio and wondered how I was ever going to make it through to the end, and then the 2 weeks after when side effects supposedly peak. Being self employed it was quite stressful. However, I was fortunate to come across a great Chinese Herbal Medicine practitioner. She had the fatigue fixed within a few days. If you're open to alternative therapies it might be suitable for you. Obviously check with your treating docs as they know all the particulars of your health. Some docs seem more flexible to alternatives than others. Good luck xx

Hi Trikki , I too got very tired and would make myself walk. My chemo was on a Thursday, so on the Friday I would stroll up the road about 50m then back. Gradually I would extend my walk. Sometimes I would walk each day a little further, sometimes I would have a days break depending on how I felt. I would just manage it on what I had on as to how much I would do as long as I moved. Be kind to yourself, and take care x